Kris Kristofferson News http://www.topix.com/who/kris-kristofferson http://www.topix.com/rss/who/kris-kristofferson.xml News about Kris Kristofferson continually updated from thousands of sources around the net. en-us Copyright 2008, Topix Topix http://www.topix.com/ http://www.topix.com/pics/topix_homepage_logo2.png Warp factor fun http://www.topix.net/who/kris-kristofferson/2008/04/warp-factor-fun?fromrss=1 There has to be praise, not just for the expertise of the film-making but for the actors Funny Games Brief monologues, dialogues and the odd telephone call range from the absurd and ponderous to the glumly ... via This Is London

]]> This Is London Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:23:35 GMT 080408H0K69J 0 The Oxford Murders http://www.topix.net/who/kris-kristofferson/2008/04/the-oxford-murders?fromrss=1 There has to be praise, not just for the expertise of the film-making but for the actors Funny Games Theatre Nicholas de Jongh Brief monologues, dialogues and the odd telephone call range from the absurd and ... via This is London

]]> This is London Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:11:30 GMT 080406LHU4GQ 0 Add your view http://www.topix.net/who/kris-kristofferson/2008/04/add-your-view?fromrss=1 London, Rhythm of life Charles Mackerras had the opportunity to bring rhythmic flexibility to Schumann's Symphony No 3 but he seized it with only one hand, says Barry Millington. via This is London

]]> This is London Sat, 05 Apr 2008 00:03:48 GMT 080404UJJNLK 0 Music review: Kris Kristofferson http://www.topix.net/who/kris-kristofferson/2008/04/music-review-kris-kristofferson?fromrss=1 GLASGOW ROYAL CONCERT HALL **** KRIS Kristofferson is one cool dude. An elder country music statesman if ever there was one, he could be forgiven for resting on his laurels, or just retiring, rather than ... via Scotsman.com Living

]]> Scotsman.com Living Wed, 02 Apr 2008 23:42:36 GMT 080402U5BOUP 0 On the record 0329 http://www.topix.net/who/kris-kristofferson/2008/03/on-the-record-0329?fromrss=1 The following were recently sentenced in Judge Jack Sinz's county court-at-law: Luther Levann Jackson Jr., possession of marijuana, $274 court cost, 90 days in jail; evading arrest, $224 court cost, 90 days in ... via Nacogdoches Daily Sentinel

]]> Nacogdoches Daily Sentinel Mon, 31 Mar 2008 23:31:29 GMT 080331B9Q3VS 0 Rock myths exposed http://www.topix.net/who/kris-kristofferson/2008/03/rock-myths-exposed?fromrss=1 "Jimi did stand on a chair and start to play guitar before John Phillips tossed his coin. Jimi playing the guitar meant he'd left the room - really rather rude, but understandable."

Sometimes rock myths are just that: myths. In the latest edition of Observer Music Monthly, the DJ Johnnie Walker recalled, "The impetus for Radio Caroline came when the founder, Ronan O'Rahilly, discovered ... via MediaGuardian.co.uk

]]> MediaGuardian.co.uk Sat, 29 Mar 2008 23:27:59 GMT 080329QIRNCS 0 Shawn Mullins' songs filled with characters, story http://www.topix.net/who/kris-kristofferson/2008/03/shawn-mullins-songs-filled-with-characters-story?fromrss=1 "I feel comfortable in an Americana thing when I'm telling a story with a bit of country flavor. I also love singing about urban issues with an old R&B (take) ... Ray Charles, Otis Redding, James Brown"

Characters live in "Honeydew," Shawn Mullins' new CD: a homeless man, an elderly woman shot by police, a traveling salesman. via The Herald

]]> The Herald Thu, 27 Mar 2008 23:14:41 GMT 0803270MLHMR 0 Opening a new window into life through sobriety http://www.topix.net/who/kris-kristofferson/2008/03/opening-a-new-window-into-life-through-sobriety?fromrss=1 "He wrote that at the time he was drinking, in the 1960s"

THEY WERE Kritter and Jelly, fraternity brothers 50 years ago. Just two normal college guys interested in drinking and girls, yet somehow holding their own academically in spite of their excessive partying. via Inside Bay Area

]]> Inside Bay Area Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:10:54 GMT 080325NK9UPI 0 Funky Donnie sure to bring soul, smiles to Douglas Corner http://www.topix.net/who/kris-kristofferson/2008/03/funky-donnie-sure-to-bring-soul-smiles-to-douglas-corner?fromrss=1 Donnie Fritts is known for many things, all of them admirable. He's acted in major motion pictures. via The Tennessean

]]> The Tennessean Sun, 23 Mar 2008 22:49:17 GMT 0803233FK6JF 0 Talented, tasteful, but a little tame http://www.topix.net/who/kris-kristofferson/2008/03/talented-tasteful-but-a-little-tame?fromrss=1 The middle-of-the-road was where it was at last night at Rexall Place. Mainstream pop-country singer Martina McBride's first Edmonton appearance in 12 years might not have been of the "conquering-hero" variety, ... via Edmonton Journal

]]> Edmonton Journal Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:26:38 GMT 0803219NBKEL 0 Let's All Sing http://www.topix.net/who/kris-kristofferson/2008/03/lets-all-sing?fromrss=1 "I do a pretty good 'Proud Mary,' "

MADONNA may soon be belting out Italian love songs if Uncle Junior gets his way. via New York Post

]]> New York Post Wed, 19 Mar 2008 22:06:06 GMT 0803190UKI4S 0 The world's 10 oldest leaders http://www.topix.net/who/kris-kristofferson/2008/03/the-worlds-10-oldest-leaders?fromrss=1 "Thanks for the question, you little jerk. ... You're drafted."

Online posters to Rolling Stone have responded with sarcastic gusto to the rocker magazine's Web site, which asked them to complete the phrase: John McCain is so old ... "... his Social Security number is 1." ... via SF Gate

]]> SF Gate Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:36:48 GMT 080317L9G05H 0 The View from Here: No room for the sinners? http://www.topix.net/who/kris-kristofferson/2008/03/the-view-from-here-no-room-for-the-sinners?fromrss=1 "Hey, man, you're preaching to the choir?"

My favorite honky tonk is on the lower end of Broadway, near the Cumberland River, in Nashville, Tenn. via The Gaston Gazette

]]> The Gaston Gazette Sat, 15 Mar 2008 21:13:03 GMT 0803150ME4DL 0 Kris Kristofferson: a lady-killer at 71 http://www.topix.net/who/kris-kristofferson/2008/03/kris-kristofferson-a-lady-killer-at-71?fromrss=1 "And it's only gonna get worse!"

He was the sound of 1970s country music, and now Kris Kristofferson is back. The legend talks booze, hell-raising and landing a chopper on Johnny Cash's lawn By John Patterson THE GUARDIAN, MALIBU, CALIFORNIA ... via Taipei Times

]]> Taipei Times Thu, 13 Mar 2008 21:08:17 GMT 080313TTD6I0 0 No Week for Blonde Jokes as Underwood and Swift Prevail on Charts http://www.topix.net/who/kris-kristofferson/2008/03/no-week-for-blonde-jokes-as-underwood-and-swift-prevail-on-charts?fromrss=1 It's the attack of the killer blondes, at least on Billboard 's country chart this week, as Carrie Underwood smacks down Rodney Atkins while Taylor Swift trips up all her competition to reclaim dominion over ... via WSOC-FM Charlotte

]]> WSOC-FM Charlotte Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:58:17 GMT 080311EP5A7E 0 One thing that I can hold on to http://www.topix.net/who/kris-kristofferson/2008/03/one-thing-that-i-can-hold-on-to?fromrss=1 JOHN PRINE 8 p.m., Robinson Center Music Hall. $36.50-$46.50. Few singer/songwriters toe the line between whimsy and poignancy like John Prine. via Arkansas Times

]]> Arkansas Times Mon, 10 Mar 2008 18:00:12 GMT 080310POV6J0 0 The Concert Hotwire http://www.topix.net/who/kris-kristofferson/2008/03/the-concert-hotwire?fromrss=1 "A living legend, and one of the most influential songwriters in music with songs such as 'Harvest Moon' and 'Heart Of Gold,' the 62-year-old's rare appearance in the city did not disappoint."

Kenny Chesney's 12 CMA nominations, Rod Stewart's hotel problems and DVD piracy-sniffing dogs in News. via Pollstar News

]]> Pollstar News Sat, 08 Mar 2008 17:50:37 GMT 080308PNVD2R 0 When does age stop being a number? http://www.topix.net/who/kris-kristofferson/2008/03/when-does-age-stop-being-a-number?fromrss=1 As I get older, I constantly am surprised by how old people are getting. Paul McCartney is 65, for goodness sake! Mick Jagger, Bob Dylan, Kris Kristofferson, all my heroes from years gone by, are old men now. via Jersey Journal

]]> Jersey Journal Thu, 06 Mar 2008 17:46:04 GMT 080306J42LRQ 0 Luke, Owen and Andrew Wilson join forces http://www.topix.net/who/kris-kristofferson/2008/03/luke-owen-and-andrew-wilson-join-forces?fromrss=1 "I've got it figured out. Luke's scared of Owen, and you're both scared of Andrew."

Brothers Andrew Wilson, Owen Wilson, and Luke Wilson, from left, pose together at the premiere of "The Wendell Baker Story" in Beverly Hills, Calif. via Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

]]> Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Tue, 04 Mar 2008 17:20:22 GMT 080304M65J6G 2 's Friday Night Double Feature: For Love of the Chelsea Hotel http://www.topix.net/who/kris-kristofferson/2008/03/s-friday-night-double-feature-for-love-of-the-chelsea-hotel?fromrss=1 Landmarks usually don't get their own films -- not to mention a number of films -- but the Chelsea Hotel is different. via Cinematical

]]> Cinematical Sun, 02 Mar 2008 16:59:48 GMT 080302J0CCDB 0